Top 10 boys' schools in Auckland (2026)
Single-sex boys' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 10 schools shown.
- 189Rosmini CollegeTakapuna · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 387 · 1,208 students
- 289Westlake Boys High SchoolTakapuna · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 399 · 2,778 students
- 387Sacred Heart College (Auckland)Glendowie · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 394 · 1,504 students
- 486Auckland Grammar SchoolEpsom · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 386 · 2,769 students
- 583St Peter's College (Epsom)Grafton · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 383 · 1,321 students
- 678Liston CollegeHenderson · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 414 · 855 students
- 764St Paul's College (Ponsonby)Ponsonby · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 480 · 394 students
- 856De La Salle CollegeMangere East · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 484 · 966 students
- 941Kelston Boys' High SchoolNew Lynn · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 505 · 807 students
- 107TIPENEBombay · Charter Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 542 · 68 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosmini College Takapuna · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 89.3 Top 5% | 387 | 1,208 |
| 2 | Westlake Boys High School Takapuna · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 88.6 Top 5% | 399 | 2,778 |
| 3 | Sacred Heart College (Auckland) Glendowie · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 86.7 Top 5% | 394 | 1,504 |
| 4 | Auckland Grammar School Epsom · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 85.9 Top 5% | 386 | 2,769 |
| 5 | St Peter's College (Epsom) Grafton · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 83.3 Top 10% | 383 | 1,321 |
| 6 | Liston College Henderson · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 77.5 Top 25% | 414 | 855 |
| 7 | St Paul's College (Ponsonby) Ponsonby · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 64.3 Top 50% | 480 | 394 |
| 8 | De La Salle College Mangere East · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 55.5 Top 50% | 484 | 966 |
| 9 | Kelston Boys' High School New Lynn · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.4 Lower 50% | 505 | 807 |
| 10 | TIPENE Bombay · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | Charter | 6.6 Lower 50% | 542 | 68 |
Rosmini College in Takapuna leads the 2026 list of boys' schools in Auckland with a Success Index (NZ) of 89.3. Of the 10 schools shown, 6 are state integrated, 3 are state, 1 are charter.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boys school in Auckland?
Rosmini College in Takapuna ranks first among boys' schools in Auckland with a Success Index (NZ) of 89.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 387).
How are boys' schools in Auckland ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.